Articles from the August 19, 2021 edition
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Thorne Creek fire tops 35,000 acres
The Thorne Creek fire seems to just keep going and going and going. A moving, growing, often glowing fixture on the landscape in the mountains north of Thompson Falls for over 40 days now, the Thorne...
Fire destroys TF park pavilion
A fire destroyed the pavilion at NorthWestern Energy's Power Park in Thompson Falls in the early-morning hours on Friday. Officials at the scene said the call came in about 12:15 a.m. Friday. The...
TF police chief recognizes National Guard
Thompson Falls Police Chief Chris Nichols recently recognized some members of the National Guard who are helping on the Thorne Creek fire, including a Thompson Falls alum. Detachments from the Army...
2021 HUCKLEBERRY FESTIVAL
The 2021 Huckleberry Festival in Trout Creek was a huge success, according to organizers. Elizabeth Haagenson, chairperson of the festival, said, "I think it went great with everything we were up...
Paradise to vote on sewer board
The Sanders County Sewer District at Paradise board continues to plan for its new sewer system and though opposition also continues, the community division is getting narrower, according to Terry...
Our Viewpoint
Now that kids are getting ready to head back to school is as good a time as any for a little reminder to treat people with kindness. You don't know what someone is going through, what their background is or what training they've had. It takes a...
Nothing is free
Editor, Nothing is free. The television we watch is paid for by those that advertise on this media. Logic would have it that you who watch these ads will purchase these items. The reasoning would be the sales would exceed the cost of the...
Montana Viewpoint
“We have met the enemy and they are us." — Pogo Possum I am reminded more and more of my belief that the single attribute that sets humans apart from other creatures is that we are the only species ca...
Remember When?
LOOKOUTS IN SANDERS COUNTY It's hard to believe there were 82 lookouts in Sanders County. As a matter of fact, Montana's first two Forest Service lookouts were built in Sanders County. The first...
Question of the Week
KATHY DUNN, Hamilton, Montana - “Everybody can come out, the whole family, and have a great time! There’s a variety of things to look at and see. Its just a fun time!” SUE SHAMBAUGH, Grantsdale, Montana - “Not only just the huckleberries themsel...
Justice Court
Montana Highway Patrol Alexander Blair, 27, driving while privilege suspended, 1st offense, $285. William Glover, 19, night speeding, $70. Michael Doty, 62, seatbelt violation, $20. Dakotta Kinser, 27, seatbelt violation, $20. Justin Carr, 33,...
Sheriff's Log
Ambulance: T. Falls, 6; Plains, 5; Hot Springs, 2; Noxon, 1; Heron, 1; Dixon, 1; Trout Creek, 2; Paradise, 1. Monday, August 9 Business contact, T. Falls. Livestock, Plains. Road hazard/blockage, T. Falls. Livestock, Perma. Livestock, Dixon. Animal...
Charges filed after threats to firefighters
A Whitepine resident was charged with disorderly conduct, a misdemeanor, by the Thompson Falls Police Department (TFPD) August 11. Several days prior, the individual publicly threatened bodily harm toward U.S. Forest Service firefighters at the Town...
Local library offers more than books
While the continuation of COVID-19 has left many seeking some sense of normalcy, one aspect of life has remained consistent for residents and that is the efforts of the Thompson Falls Public Library a...
PHS welcomes new principal
Plains High School is welcoming a new principal this school year. Ryon Noland, 46, will be taking over for Kevin Meredith, who is transitioning to the K-6 principal post. Noland's first day was Aug....
Margaret Ellen Thompson
Margaret Ellen Thompson went home to her Lord at 1:40 p.m. August 12, 2021. She had just celebrated her 88th birthday. She was born July 2, 1933 in Lemon, South Dakota, to Rose and Fred E. Ward. She...
Ronald Dean Chenoweth
Ronald Dean Chenoweth 62, of Trout Creek, Montana, passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2021, at his home in Trout Creek. Ron was the second child born to parents Doyle and Irene (Watson) Chenoweth on...
Group questions county health board actions
A group of citizens is demanding action from the Sanders County Commissioners regarding the county's board of health. More than 70 residents attended a meeting Tuesday at the courthouse. The meeting...
Book club bids farewell to founder
A Thompson Falls book club recently honored its founding member. The club was started and organized by Mary Netz in 2001, after she moved to Thompson Falls from New Mexico. According to Netz, she was...
Rep. Fielder attends cyber symposium
Rep. Paul Fielder of Thompson Falls attended a cyber symposium last week that focused on the 2020 presidential election. Fielder returned from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, on Sunday evening. He was one...
Foster, Rasor take top Tuesday honors
Custom Ventures won the low team gross and moved into contention for the second-half title to highlight play in Tuesday Night Men’s league action at River’s Bend Golf Course last week. As Custom Ventures golfers Kade Pardee, Scott Pardee, Ty Par...
First Security holds on to first place in league
First Security Bank golfers Dan Whittenburg, Bill Nolen, Ben Mummert and Mike Thilmony scored the low team gross of 176 in Wednesday Night Men’s league play to stay in first in the standings last week at River’s Bend. TRL (Paul Flemmer, Bruce Ste...
Beaty, Toyias team up to keep top spot
Shooting the low team net of 67, Kristy Beaty and Danice Toyias stayed in first place in Women’s League play at River’s Bend last Thursday. Still in second place, Jeanne Holleran and Tina Wheeler posted the low team gross of 110. Katrina Nygaard led...
HUCKLEBERRY RUN RESULTS
More than 100 people ran the Huckleberry Festival Run for Fun on Saturday, completing the 5k course. WOMEN: 1, Kari Eberline, Kalispell; 2, Mackenzie Morgan, Heron; 3, Sarah Knutson, Missoula; 4,...
Crossword Solution
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